Babeland Body Essentials Kit - Romance

A few weeks ago I received the Babeland Body Essentials Kit from Babeland for review.  I actually requested this product because I was interested in trying more of Babeland brand items.  I had tried the Babelube Natural in the past as well as a Babeland Body Massage Candle and loved both.  Plus, you all know by now how much I appreciate a good massage.

The Babeland Body Essentials Kit is available in four different color/scent variations.  Love (pink), Delight (yellow), Pleasure (blue), and Romance (orange).  I received the Romance kit.  Everything in this kit is nestled neatly into a clear plastic container representing the color of the kit.  This makes it easy to pack everything back up and keep it all together, and is great for storage. 

You get a lot of bang for your buck with this $24 kit. 

The items are small, I would absolutely say travel size, but with each of these products, a little goes a long way and there is a lot of sensual and relaxing massage enjoyment packed into the box.  Plus it's a great way to try several different products to see what works for you and what you enjoy most of all.

The 1/4 lickable body oil in the orange Romance kit, is a delicious chocolate orange.  Ingredients include simply sweet almond oil, and flavorings.  I was hesitant at first because I don't normally go for edible/lickable products...they are just not my thing, so before attempting to use this I poured a little on my hand and massaged it in.  While I love orange and citrus scents, I wasn't sure I'd like the chocolate scent in a body product but I actually quite enjoyed it.  It gives just the right amount of sweetness to really draw you (or your partner) in for some kissing, while the orange keeps you energized.  The taste is slightly sweet and more of chocolate than orange to me.  I do recommend massaging it in well before licking though, because who wants a tongue coated in oil?  Not me! 

The body massage oil is in a one ounce bottle with a flip top cap.  It's size is perfect for holding in your hand and the cap makes it super easy to apply more during the massage.  The scent in the Romance kit is Orange Blossom and it is heavenly.  Citrus scents are just so clean and refreshing.  While the massage with this oil is relaxing, the scent is uplifting and energizing.  Perfection!  It contains only sweet almond oil and fragrance (I love that there is not a huge list of hard to pronounce ingredients with this!), and can also be used as a moisturizer.  I like to use massage oils to give me legs and feet a rub down after a shower because they keep my skin so nice. 

The massage oil spray was something I was excited to try.  I have several bottles of massage oil and sometimes, they can get a little messy when I'm pouring the oil if I'm not super careful and sometimes I do pour a little more than I need to.  With the spray, I can spritz just enough and never too much.  This is the pretty much the same as the body massage oil (the only difference is the addition of cyclomethicone to the ingredients) in the Orange Blossom scent, it's just in a different bottle with a spray pump.

I'm sad to say I really was not excited to try the BabeLicious flavored lube, because as I mentioned above, flavored body products just aren't really my thing.  I'm always leery of them tasting horrible or leaving an aftertaste and I worry about the ingredients in flavored lube messing up the balance of my delicate areas.  That said, I played with this and tasted it, but I didn't actually use it for it's intended purpose.  Sorry!  The 1/2 ounce bottle in this kit is the Chocolate Orange flavor.  Ingredients are  Deionized Water, Sorbitol, Cellulose Gum, Polyquaternium-7, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, and Flavor.  Water based, so safe for use with all of your toys.  This is glycerin and paraben free, and Babeland is a women friendly place to shop for lubes so I do feel confident that this would probably not bother my bits...I'm just overly cautious with flavors.  Personal (even if irrational in this case) preference.  It smells great, and it does have a pleasant (albeit slight) chocolate taste with just a hint of orange so it could be fun to use for a blow job though and I will probably try it for that at some point...I'm just also a little iffy about getting too much lube in my mouth.  Texture thing I guess (if you couldn't guess, I prefer not to swallow too :P  I will, it's just not my favorite thing ever, haha).  Does anyone reading use flavored lubes and want to sing their praises to me?

The massage bar is .5 ounces and almost looks like a little chocolate while it's all wrapped up in foil.  This is actually a full size product, I don't see a larger bar carried by Babeland.  It is very small, so it's super easy to carry with you.  It can slip into a purse easily and it's not at all messy (though it might become messy if left to sit in a hot car or something...though I haven't tested this out).  The scent is Orange Blossom and as I already mentioned, I love it!  I was very curious about this bar, and wondered how different it would be from massage oil and if it would be like using a solid massage candle.  This bar just glides across the skin leaving a thin layer of oil.  It's like the perfect amount of oil for massaging in and you don't have to worry about it running all over the place or getting onto your sheets because it's such a light layer that it absorbs quickly when massaged.  It's a different and yet pleasurable sensation to have the bar glide across your skin too.  Ingredients include cocoa butter, shea butter, and fragrance.  You could use this like a lotion bar as well, it is good for your skin. 

The final product in this kit is a one ounce massage candle, with the nice addition of a small box of matches.  The scent included is Citron Fig, and it is amaaazing.  I love it.  You can actually purchase this individually at Babeland and it will run you $6.  Burn time is roughly three hours (though obviously this will be less if you use all of the oil for massage faster than that).  I personally think that a little goes a long way with these candles, but everyone has a different idea of what feels good to them.  It contains only soy wax, shea butter, and fragrance.  I love the ambiance of candles and it's so nice to have a candle with more possible purpose.  I have previously reviewed a Babeland Body Massage Candle, so you can go read more about this romantic addition to the kit here.  The only differences would be the scent, size, and container.  This one ounce size comes in a cute little tin, which makes it perfect for toting around.  It can fit almost anywhere, it would be sure to fit in an already overstuffed suitcase or overnight bag for traveling and then as a bonus everything would smell nice, haha.

All in all, this is a fantastic kit and offers a great selection of products.  Everything in the kit works well together or on it's own and will give you hours and hours of enjoyment.  I wish I could have a massage with this kit right now.

Shunga Arousal Gel

Shunga's Secret Garden Arousal Gel.  One ounce of this pleasurable gel comes nestled in a beautiful box.  The face of a Japanese woman with stunning red lips graces the front of the box.  So far, of all of the Shunga packaging I have seen, this is my favorite.  Inside the box is a small bottle, with a twist/screw top cap.  The bottle reminds me a bit of a few makeup foundation bottles I've seen before.  I will say that the cap is hard to get off if you need to reapply and your hands are already a bit slippery.  Not impossible, but not ideal.  Also included is a paper with instructions, and a history of Shunga.  Both the box and the bottle are tasteful and I would not hesitate to leave them out where they might be seen.  No one would be able to tell what this was unless they already knew, or got close enough to read the tiny white font on the packaging.

As soon as I opened the package, I could smell the peppermint.  This ingredient causes the main effect in this arousal cream/gel.  The consistency is definitely more of a gel than a cream, though the packaging does describe this as a cream.  It is a clear gel that rubs in easily and cleanly.  It is thick enough that it won't immediately run off your fingers when you're about to apply, but it does melt with body heat.  It reminds me a bit of a high quality lube, though I don't think I would want to use this as a lube for penetration, I think it would feel uncomfortable internally.

Ingredients include: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, L-Arginine HCL, L-Ornithine HCL, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Damiana Extract (Tunera Aphrodisiaca Extract), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), Vitamine E (Tocopherol).

The peppermint oil (Mentha Piperita) is responsible for creating the cooling, warming and/or tingling sensations.  Damiana extract (Tunera Aphrodisiaca extract) is a fragrant herb that stimulates blood circulation.  L-Arginine HCL and L-Ornithine HCL are amino acids that are known to work together to increase blood flow.  All of these properties work together to enhance the sexual experience.

When applying, I immediately feel a cool and tingling sensation that eventually turns to more of a warm and almost burning sensation.  It is not uncomfortable, but the heat is there for me.  The effect can be different for everyone depending on your level of sensitivity, and how much you apply.  I like to apply just a small dot to the clitoris.  Any more than that and the sensations become too much for me, though of course I would advise you to play around and see what works for you.  Shunga advises that if you'd like the effect to be more intense, to apply more and wipe off the excess, and if you'd like to build up a tolerance to the cream for a weaker sensation, just use more each session.  Shunga notes that for some women, it could take up to three consecutive days of using the product to experience the heightened orgasmic results. 

A bit of a warning, the Shunga Arousal Gel is not recommended for use by pregnant women or by people with STDs. Those who have genital herpes should not use this, as some of its ingredients can cause outbreaks. This also contains glycerin and parabens, which may cause infection/irritation in some women. Those with sensitive skin should use this product with caution.

If you're interested in heightening sensations in your Secret Garden with the Shunga Arousal Gel, you can purchase it at Babeland for $22! 

Erotic Heart Game

 I like games.  They're just fun!  The Erotic Heart Game, available at Babeland, consists of a sturdy, heart shaped box that is filled with over one hundered tiny scrolls of paper.  Each paper offers a sexual, sensual, or just plain fun (or funny!) challenge to do with your partner.  A game like this can be a great way to spice things up and keep the creativity flowing without putting pressure on either partner for new ideas. 

 Included in the box is a plastic tool, like tweezers, to help you pull your selected scroll from the box.  It really is easier to use them than to try to pull the paper out with your fingers.  To play the game, you can choose to do one challenge every night, a few at a time, or really keep yourself and your partner occupied by completing every single challenge!

Each scroll contains a prompt or instructions in both English and Spanish.

Mmm...I love this one.  Foot massage?  Yes, please!

This one?  Not so much.  I mean, I love vegetables just as much as the next person, but I don't want to um, play with one.  *No offense meant at all if this is something you would enjoy!*  I laughed out loud when I saw this and it really made me want to read everything in the box right then and there...I contemplated not putting it back in the box, but then there would be an empty space, and really, I know it will be fun to pull it out randomly while playing and have a laugh.  :)

If you're looking for a fun way to spice you love life up, or a gift for a bachelorette party or wedding shower, the Erotic Heart Game is a great choice.  It retails for $12 and you can find it at Babeland, along with many other great games.

Thanks, Babeland, for the sending me this game to review!

Free Gift, Free Shipping!

            

Now through Monday you can get a free Berman Venus G AND free shipping with any order of $100 or more at Babeland!!

Plus, Babeland will donate $2 to Immigration Equality for every Sliquid Lube Cube Sampler purchased!

Liberator

I've always wanted to try Liberator's products.

I would keep the Black Label Liberator Wedge/Ramp Combo in my bedroom.

Hidden until in use... ;)

The cause is hidden; the effect is visible to all.  - Ovid

Hidden Liberator = Happy couple?  Hehe.

Where would you keep yours?

I'm also loving the Fascinator Throes...they look so comfortable!

Babeland Body Massage Candle

I have discovered that I really enjoy using massage candles.  I think they are too "girly" for my husband to use on me (he hasn't tried *pout*), but he certainly doesn't protest when I light one, and he readily accepts the massage.  I find that a massage is so much easier for me to give, when it is well lubricated and my hands can glide more easily across the skin.  I also just love the ambiance and scent throw of candles.  I was so excited to receive the Babeland Body Massage Candle.

I received a 3 oz candle in the Rice Flower scent, though Babeland Body Massage Candles are also available in Citron Fig, Pashmina, and Mango Vanilla.  The 3 oz is $14, and there is also a 1 oz candle available for $6.  I think the Rice Flower smells amazing.  It just smells clean and not too overpowering or feminine.  I have found that after using a massage candle once, I can swipe my finger across the top and use them as a perfume.

The candle comes packaged in an eco friendly cylindrical cardboard container, and nestled inside you will find your candle, as well a small pack of matches.  I find including the matches to be a great touch, and I really appreciate them being so handy.  Since they came with the candle, I'm more likely to keep them near the candle and eliminate the search for a box of matches elsewhere in the house.

The candle includes simply soy wax, shea butter, and fragrance.  That's it!  The glass candle holder is sleek and fits well with any decor, and the curve makes it easy to hold and pour from.  There is a sticker on the bottom of the candle, but otherwise there is no easily visible indication that it is a massage candle.  The Rice Flower scented candle is white, and I believe all other scents are white as well.

Thank you Babeland for making such a fantastic massage candle, and for giving me the opportunity to review it!

Lelo Personal Moisturizer Lubricant

 

Lelo.  Every product I have seen by them just screams sleek and sophisticated.  Their packaging is gorgeous. 

Available at Babeland in two sizes, a 2.5oz retailing for $13, and a 5oz that will set you back $24, Lelo Personal Moisturizer Lubricant is stylish and sleek, and very slick.  It is intended for use to enhance the enjoyment of sexual activities, or to be applied simply as a moisturizer to intimate areas.  The larger size comes in a beautiful and elegant glass bottle, and the 2.5oz size, which I received for review, is contained in a small tube with a convenient flip cap top. It is glycerin and paraben free, and does not contain added fragrances.  Lelo Personal Moisturizer Lubricant is water based, and uses aloe vera, which is intended to moisturize and soothe. 

The full ingredient list is as follows:           water, propylene glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, aloe barbadenis leaf juice, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tetrasodium EDTA, guarana extract, ginseng extract, avena sativa extract, polysorbate-20, aspartame, polyquaternium-5, PEG-45M, citric acid

I found the consistency to be a bit thinner than I am used to, so I don't think I would recommend it over other lubricant choices for anal play, but I did find it to be long lasting and enjoyabe to use vaginally.  There is a faint scent to this lubricant, and I was not a fan of the taste, or the fact that it contains aspartame.  It does work wonderfully as a moisturizer.  While I do not own the larger glass bottle, I would absolutely purchase it, I love lubricants that come with a pump top and the bottle is gorgeous as well.

A big thank you to Babeland who provided me with the Lelo Personal Moisturizer Lubricant!

BabeLube Natural

Babeland, a fantastic women-friendly place to buy sex toys and vibrators, recently sent me a bottle of BabeLube Natural to try out and share with you, my dear readers. 

This water based personal lubricant contains mostly organic ingredients intended to moisturize and soothe your most delicate of areas.  As well, BabeLube Natural is vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, glycerin-free, and contains no sugar or artificial sweeteners.

My first thought was how similar the bottle looked to the Sliquid Oceanics that I previously reviewed, and enjoyed very much.  Upon closer inspection of the bottle, I saw that was because BabeLube Natural is made by Sliquid.  I was excited by this because, if I'd had any doubts before (not really, but I'd never tried BabeLube before), I knew that being made by Sliquid meant quality.

The ingredient list is remarkably similar, I went ahead and took a photo of them side by side so you could enlarge the photo and compare if you like.  While Sliquid Oceanics will run you $15 a bottle at Babeland, BabeLube Natural is only $12.

I found BabeLube Natural to provide a fantastic, long lasting slickness.  It is thick, and yet thin enough without being too thin.  I could detect no scent and found that it is tasteless as well, though any lube in my mouth isn't really something I enjoy.  I love that can pronounce and understand the reasoning behind everything on the ingredients list and I honestly can't say anything negative about BabeLube Natural at all!  It's great!  I would absolutely recommend this product.

Thank you Babeland, for sending me this bottle of BabeLube Natural to try!

Pop Plugs Review

Not until we experience it is it more that just words. After we experience it, there is no need
for words. - Milton Trager

In the past year or so I've been experimenting with some anal play.  I have to say, I'm not sure what the hold up was.  It's nice.  Very nice.  Despite that, I was a bit intimidated looking at toys that are specifically for anal play.  I ended up settling for something very similar to the Pop Plugs offered at Babeland.  As a first time user, I naturally purchased the small.  Well, small was a bit too small.  It was much smaller than I'd expected.  Long story short, when I saw that Babeland was offering the Pop Plugs for review, and how similar they looked to the small I already have, I selected a medium to see how it worked for me. 

Pop Plugs are made by Doc Johnson and are offered in three sizes, small, medium, and large.  As I mentioned above, I selected the medium.  They feature a narrow tip, that graduates into a larger bulb shape, before narrowing again to help the plug stay in place.  There is a ring at the end for easy handling.  Pop Plugs are made of 100% silicone and are phthalate free.  They are only available in one color, which is an adorable shade of pink (did I just call a butt plug adorable? I think I did.).  As with all silicone toys, it is non porous and this toy is very easy to clean and disinfect.  They can be boiled for 5-10 minutes, placed in a dishwasher (though personally, I wouldn't, but, that is just me), or simply washed with soap and hot water.  They can be shared if they are disinfected between uses as well.  As this is silicone, be careful not to use this with a silicone based lubricant to avoid melting.  I have been using Sliquid Oceanics or Blossom Organics most often lately.

Measurements:

• Small: 1" x 1-4/5"
• Medium: 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"
• Large: 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"

You can see above, the medium compared to my thumb.  It is very firm all over, except the ring at the end, which is flexible.  I worried for a minute that the ring might be too flexible, would it be possible to break pulling on it?  I tried to stretch it a bit and it seems fine.  The first time I used this I felt like it was larger than I expected, but I thought maybe I didn't have a proper warm up beforehand.  As I have tried it again, I have noticed that while it feels amazing, and it quite comfortable in (I can walk around with this in if I want and it doesn't bother me at all, the ring is very soft and flexible), I'm a bit sore and stretched afterward and I know I need to work on getting used to something as large at this.  I think it will be awhile before I ever try a large, if I ever do try a large.  I'm quite content with the medium.  I really like that as this is silicone, it warms with the body and retains heat.  I enjoy the feeling of "popping" the plug in and out a few times during play, but sometimes it does feel as if it is going to pop out on it's own when I am not ready for it to, and when I orgasm, it often does pop out. 

Overall I think this is a great toy for someone who is new to anal play and would like to experiment with a safe toy.  It is simple, easy to use, inexpensive (the medium will run you $18 at Babeland), and easy to clean.

Thanks, Babeland, for providing me with and allowing me to review Pop Plugs!

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. - Helen Keller

You have to love opening the front door to find a package from Babeland waiting for you!

*Is it only my mail men who don't ever seem to knock on the door?  They just drop things off and run. 

Burning Desires Set Review

"Love is the irresistible desire, to be irresistibly desired." - Robert Frost

I love massages.  Giving, and of course receiving.  I find the focus and the movements I make while giving a massage to be relaxing.  I think my massages were one of the reasons my husband married me.  Or at least one of the reasons he decided I was definitely a keeper when we were dating.  ;) 

I often use lotion for our massages, but I had not yet tried oils, and I certainly hadn't been brave enough to try a massage candle.  I had always been intrigued by the idea of massage candles, and in the interest of stepping out of my "comfort zone" I jumped on the offer to review The Burning Desire Set from Babeland.  I really don't know what I was afraid of, and I am so glad I did.

The Burning Desire Set is made by a company called YesForLov.  This romantic kit comes packaged in an attractive black box that would be suitable for gift giving.  It includes a 1.7 oz massage candle, a small box of matches, and two hidden message cards.

Candle ingredients: soy wax, palm kernel oil, sesame indicum oil, cera alba, parfum, cinnamyl alcohol, coumarin, eugenol, isoeugenol, limonene

The massage candle is set in a sleek black candle holder, that has a curve that makes it easy to hold, and easy to pour.  I immediately fell in love with the scent, and have since used the oil as a perfume on more than one occasion (I don't even have to light the candle for that, I just run my finger across the top of the candle and then apply to my pulse points, the heat of my finger softens the candle just enough).  Aside from the fact that it smells amazing, it also serves to make me smile every time I wear it and flash back to the romantic evening we had using this candle for the first time.  I think what I was most afraid of with massage oils and candles was the oil.  I was afraid it would be too greasy and too messy and just too hard to work with.  I was very pleasantly proven wrong with this candle.  The oil was hydrating and while I did spill a little on my sheets the first time I tried to pour the oil, before I got the hang of it, it did not end up staining.  There was no waxy residue left either once the oil dried on our skin, which was also something I was concerned about.  We were just left with moisturized skin that smelled heavenly.  I have since ordered a bottle of massage oil to try as well.  Yay for breaking free of comfort zones and enjoying new experiences!  Also, yay for an excuse to have more massages!!  As if we really needed one...but hey...  :)

The box of matches was a very nice touch to have included with this set, and I appreciated not having to run down to my kitchen to get my own matches when we were ready for our evening. 

As soon as I lit the candle the first time, curiosity got the better of me and I held both hidden message cards over the flame to reveal their secrets.  I won't tell you what they said, but I will say that they were sexy and sensual without being too over the top or racy.  Perfect little messages for a tender and romantic evening.

Thanks Babeland for sending me the Burning Desires Set, I am so glad to have been given the opportunity to try this set!

Sliquid Oceanics Review

"The greatest of all pleasures is the pleasure of learning." - Aristotle

 

Hey all!  Long time no...see?  This month has been crazy.  I have been able to work in the time to try a few new products though. 

I will be the first to admit, I am a total NOVICE when it comes to all things sex toy related.  I'm learning though, and I'm enthusiastic, so that should count for something, right? 

I'm noticing that as I get a little older (late twenties here, people, not old, but older, and yes, a couple of kids later) that a little extra lubrication is a good thing.  I first discovered lube when I was breastfeeding my oldest.  It was just necessary for a little while there.  I was embarrassed to even need it so I sheepishly grabbed a bottle of KY something or other in a small bottle with a pump and that was that.  Used it here and there until I didn't "need" it anymore and ended up throwing it out.  I get plenty wet on my own normally, but I am finding that I like the added slipperiness I get from using lube, and also learning that it is not anything to be embarrassed about, even if you do need it.  Up until this past month though, I hadn't tried anything I couldn't get at any random drug store.  When I was offered the chance to try, and review, a better quality lube found at Babeland, I was excited. 

They sent me a bottle of Sliquid Oceanics.  First of all, I love the name, Oceanics.  It just sounds so...relaxing.  Sliquid strives to make their lubes women friendly, safe for use with toys and latex, glycerin and pareben free, as well as vegan.  Oceanics is blended with soothing botanical extracts like aloe, green tea, sunflower seed, hibiscus, flax, alfalfa... and natural seaweed extracts of carrageenan, nori, and wakame to help heal and support the body.  

Purified Water, Plant Cellulose (from Cotton), Aloe Barbadensis, Natural Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Cyamopsis (Guar Conditioners), Extracts of Hibiscus, Flax, Alfalfa, Green Tea & Sunflower Seed, Carrageenan, Nori, Wakame, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid (Citrus Fruits)

• Carrageenan offers the benefit of being one of the most effective lubricants found in nature, and has been shown in lab tests to help prevent the spread of HPV (Genital Warts), which is one of the most common STD's.
• Wakame is a red algae often used for its anti-wrinkle & skin revitalizing properties, as well as being a natural source of Vitamins A, B, C and E.
• Nori is a type of green algae, and is an effective natural moisturizer, as well as being a great source of B Vitamins (Folic Acid) and minerals, including Zinc, Iodine, Iron & Copper.

I love that I can pronounce everything on the ingredients list and I feel like when I use this, I know what I'm putting on/in my body.  I also love that with this product I don't have to be concerned about UTIs or yeast as a result of use, and that it's water based and I don't have to worry about which toys I use it with. 

Like I mentioned above, I really only had previous experience with KY and some of the "drug store brands," and while they have their time/place and introduced me to the fun of lube, I wouldn't exactly feel comfortable leaving them laying out and about in my bedroom.  The packaging that Sliquid Oceanics comes in is very presentable.  It's a lovely dark bottle that is 100% recyclable, and is complimented with a simple and elegant label that is printed on recycled paper.  To me, it almost looks like a bottle of lotion and I have actually left it on my bedside table for a few weeks.  It will probably stay there until it's gone.

As far as how it feels, my first thought was that it was thicker than I was used to.  That's just a drop on the back of my hand there in the picture.  My second thought as I rubbed it on was that it felt very, very nice.  I could immediately feel the soothing properties.  I was expecting it to have a bit of scent to it, but surprisingly there was none.  No taste either, at least from my little lick just to see.  I let it dry there on the back of my hand after rubbing it in and it left no residue, and did not dry and peel/crack or anything like that.  Just rubbed in like a lotion. 

More importantly it felt amazing in action.  I found a little went a long way since it is so thick.  I did not have to reapply at all.  I did notice that with vigorous rubbing it did get a little bit sticky (not enough that it was bothersome though) and slightly...foamy?  I actually found the white foams to be interesting given the name Oceanics, it reminded me of the peaks of ocean waves.  Over all I really enjoyed this lube, and it blows everything else I have ever used out of the water.

Look, I tried to be fun and take a picture next to sea shells.  I know, I'm not funny.  :P

A huge thanks for Babeland for sending me a bottle of Sliquid Oceanics in exchange for this review!

Blossom Organics - Safe Ingredients are Sexy Campaign

When a man goes on a date he wonders if he is going to get lucky.  A woman already knows.  ~Frederike Ryder

I just learned of a new campaign led by Blossom Organics.  It is the Safe Ingredients are Sexy Campaign. 

Here is what they have to say:

Why?            Our passsion for safe ingredients in all personal care… 

What?           Avoid the products with ingredient lists that contain harsh chemicals…

How?            Choose personal care products that are made with healthy ingredients…

And to get you started… 

1.   Email, Facebook or Tweet us one (or several) toxic ingredients that you are eliminating from your intimate care by recycling the questionable product. 

2.  In return, we will send you a FREE* Blossom Organics Natural Moisturizing Lubricant to replace it!  Make sure to inclue your name, address, phone, email, etc. 

It’s as simple as that…

Please share this with a friend, and together we can eliminate the harsh ingredients in intimate care products and bring healthy well-being, beautiful intimacy and blissful pleasure to millions of women.
* – while supplies last, free shipping included within the United States

You can also purchase Blossom Organics at Babeland, if you're interested.

Babeland's Satin Bondage Kit

“It’s not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.” - Marilyn Monroe


As someone new to the world of toys in the bedroom, I wanted to start somewhere a little less intrusive.  I have always liked the idea of light bondage (actually, I wouldn't mind working up to more later...) and I love when my husband pins me down in a fit of passion.  When I had the opportunity to select an item from Babeland for review, I decided to give their Satin Bondage Kit a try. 

The package from Babeland arrived in a discreet brown box.  No mention of Babeland anywhere on the box, much to my relief.  I had never ordered from there before and I was curious if, despite the claims on their website of discretion, there was something, somewhere, on the package to give it away.  I breathed a small sigh of relief when the package came.  In fact, it came with a few other packages and after looking at it, I puzzled as to what it could be.  I tore it open not really thinking about it, and then realized what it was.  Haha!  Luckily I was alone, and luckily it is fairly tame, had I not been.  The kit was also packaged tastefully in a clear plastic bag, which I also liked.

I love the satin drawstring bag that was included to keep everything neatly packaged together.  The kit includes an adjustable black satin eye mask (imprinted with a small pink Babeland logo), with the ties being two and a half foot long each, so that they can reach down and also double as wrist restraints.  Hot!  The mask is large enough to completely block vision, and it's super soft and comfortable against your skin.  Also included are two five foot satin sashes, to use any way you please.  We have a king size bed so I was pleased to find that these were definitely usable with our bed posts.  I could see the silkiness of the fabric being a problem with someone who isn't great with knots, they might slip loose easily...but luckily my husband rocks with knots. 

They also included a little "instruction" sheet.  I find that this Satin Bondage Kit is a great introduction to bondage and can be used lightly...or not.  Your choice.  As someone new to bondage I really appreciated the simple and elegant feel to this kit.  It was not too over the top for a beginner, and really quite fun to play with.